| Description |
1 online resource (viii, 399 pages) : illustrations |
| Contents |
The Polyol Process / Fernand Fiévet and Roberta Brayner -- Synthesis of Organic and Bioorganic Nanoparticles: An Overview of the Preparation Methods / Joachim Allouche -- Quantum Dots as Biomarker / Michel Boissiere -- Magnetic Nanoparticles for Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Hyperthermia Applications / Emil Pollert, Graziella Goglio, Stéphane Mornet and Etienne Duguet -- Nanomaterials: Applications in Drug Delivery / Christine Vauthier, Patrick Couvreur and Elias Fattal -- Titanium Dioxide in Photocatalysis / S. Cassaignon, C. Colbeau-Justin and O. Durupthy -- Nanotechnology Assets in Biosensors Design for Environmental Monitoring / Claude Durrieu, Florence Lagarde and Nicole Jaffrezic-Renault -- Respiratory Toxicity of Carbon Nanotubes / Sophie Lanone -- Fate and Health Impact of Inorganic Manufactured Nanoparticles / Armelle Baeza-Squiban, Sandra Vranic and Sonja Boland -- Impacts and Physico-Chemical Behavior of Inorganic Nanoparticles in the Environment / Melanie Auffan, Jerome Rose, Armand Masion, Jerome Labille, Corinne Chaneac, Mark R. Wiesner and Jean-Yves Bottero -- Ecotoxicological Impact of ZnO and CdE (E = S, Se, Te) Quantum Dots on Microorganisms / Alice da Rocha and Roberta Brayner -- Cerium Oxide Nanoparticles: Structure, Applications, Reactivity, and Eco-Toxicology / Mercedes Perullini, Sara A. Aldabe Bilmes and Matías Jobbágy -- Nanomaterials from Renewable Resources / Niki Baccile -- Emerging Questions for Emerging Technologies: Is There a Law for the Nano? / Stéphanie Lacour -- Nanomaterials in Political Life: In the Democracies of Nanotechnology / Brice Laurent |
| Summary |
"With the increased presence of nanomaterials in commercial products such as cosmetics and sunscreens, fillers in dental fillings, water filtration process, catalysis, photovoltaic cells, bio-detection, a growing public debate is emerging on toxicological and environmental effects of direct and indirect exposure to these materials. Nanomaterials: A Danger or a Promise? forms a balanced overview of the health and environmental issues of nanoscale materials. By considering both the benefits and risks associated with nanomaterials, Nanomaterials: A Danger or a Promise? compiles a complete and detailed image of the many aspects of the interface between nanomaterials and their real-life application. The full cycle of nanomaterials life will be presented and critically assessed to consider and answer questions such as: How are nanomaterials made?; What they are used for?; What is their environmental fate?; Can we make them better? Including coverage of relevant aspects about the toxicity of manufactured nanomaterials, nanomaterials life cycle, exposure issues, Nanomaterials: A Danger or a Promise? provides a comprehensive overview of the actual knowledge in these fields but also presents perspectives for the future development of a safer nanoscience. This comprehensive resource is a key reference for students, researcher, manufacturers and industry professionals alike."--Publisher's description |
| Analysis |
Engineering |
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System safety |
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Nanotechnology |
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Nanotechnology and Microengineering |
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Quality Control, Reliability, Safety and Risk |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references |
| Notes |
Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed July 12, 2013) |
| In |
Springer eBooks |
| Subject |
Nanostructured materials.
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Nanostructured materials -- Risk assessment
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SCIENCE -- Nanoscience.
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TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Nanotechnology & MEMS.
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Ingénierie.
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Nanostructured materials
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Brayner, Roberta, editor.
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Fiévet, Fernand (Professor of materials science), editor.
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Coradin, Thibaud, editor.
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| LC no. |
2012944379 |
| ISBN |
9781447142133 |
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1447142136 |
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1447142128 |
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9781447142126 |
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